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17-11-2025
A White House memo allegedly claims that Alibaba is providing tech support to the Chinese military to target the U.S., according to a Financial Times report. Alibaba denied the allegations, calling them 'completely false.' The report's timing has raised questions about its motivations, particularly as it coincides with Alibaba's growing popularity in the U.S. with its open-source AI models and a recent trade deal between the U.S. and China. Experts suggest that the report may be an attempt to undermine the trade deal or reflect tensions within the U.S. administration regarding China policy.
Entities: Alibaba, Chinese military, U.S., White House, Financial Times • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
17-11-2025
Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Monday as investors reacted to rising tensions between Japan and China, with Japan's Nikkei 225 falling 0.1% due to concerns over tourism-exposed stocks after China's travel advisory. South Korea's Kospi rose 1.94%, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng index and mainland China's CSI 300 both declined. The U.S. indexes recovered from a tech-led slump on Friday, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining 0.13%. Traders were also watching regional GDP and trade data, including Japan's GDP contraction of 0.4% in the quarter ended September and Thailand's third-quarter GDP and Singapore's balance of trade later in the day.
Entities: Japan, China, Nikkei 225, Kospi, Nifty 50 • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
17-11-2025
The article discusses how the focus in financial markets has shifted from AI to tariffs, with the Trump administration making significant moves in tariff policies. The US reached a deal with Switzerland to lower duties on Swiss exports in return for a substantial investment. Domestically, Trump rolled back tariffs on certain goods, contradicting previous claims that tariffs wouldn't raise prices. Other news includes the release of Epstein files, Alibaba's alleged involvement with the Chinese military, Japan's GDP contraction, and the Nasdaq's recovery. The article also touches on Goldman Sachs' outlook for AI and emerging markets defining the next decade.
Entities: Donald Trump, Switzerland, Jeffrey Epstein, Alibaba, China • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
17-11-2025
The article discusses the recent developments in the US markets and global trade, highlighting the rebound of tech stocks and the Trump administration's trade deal with Switzerland. The US President has also rolled back tariffs on certain agricultural imports, marking a reversal in stance. Meanwhile, Berkshire Hathaway has revealed a stake in Alphabet, and luxury stocks are reemerging as hot picks due to recovering Chinese consumer appetite and resilient US spending. The article also touches on the Chinese luxury market, with top executives from Prada, Coach, and other brands reporting a change in spending patterns.
Entities: US, Switzerland, Trump administration, Berkshire Hathaway, Alphabet • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
17-11-2025
European stocks began the new trading week on a cautiously optimistic note on Monday, November 17. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose 0.15% shortly after the opening bell, with major bourses in the green. The U.K.'s FTSE index opened up 0.03%, France's CAC 40 was 0.05% up, as Germany's DAX rose 0.14%, and Italy's FTSE MIB was up 0.22%. The optimism comes after a troubled week for European markets, with regional bourses closing sharply lower on Friday due to concerns about an artificial intelligence bubble and the global economy. Comments from U.S. Federal Reserve officials have also led investors to reconsider the likelihood of a December rate cut, with markets now pricing in a 56.1% chance of no rate cut. Overnight, Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed as investors assessed rising friction between Japan and China.
Entities: European stocks, Stoxx 600, FTSE, DAX, CAC 40 • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
17-11-2025
The stock market was little changed on Sunday night following a choppy week driven by valuation fears, market rotation, and changes in Federal Reserve rate cut expectations, which pressured the artificial intelligence trade. The Nasdaq Composite ended the week down 0.5%, led by declines in major tech stocks like Alphabet, Amazon, Broadcom, and Meta Platforms. Despite the volatility, analysts like Tom Lee of Fundstrat expect the current market fluctuations to give way to a rally, with the S&P 500 potentially reaching over 7,000. This week, investors will be watching earnings reports from major companies including Nvidia, Walmart, and Home Depot for insights into the AI trade and consumer health.
Entities: New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), New York, Federal Reserve, Nasdaq Composite, Alphabet • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
